Yes, please do! Saga may not always be on the usual travel lists, but it offers incredible history, nature, and culture. I’m sure you would enjoy discovering its quiet beauty.
Actually, I recently visited Shimane, and it was without a doubt one of the best trips I’ve ever had. It was truly wonderful. I’ll be sharing more about Shimane in a future article, so please look forward to it.
You’re absolutely right—Shimane really feels like the heart of Japan’s myths and legends. I also read your lunch note, and I find your posts and Notes very interesting. I’ll be looking forward to more.
Thank you for sharing your trip to Saga Prefecture. I have visited there as well, and it is truly beautiful. I stayed in Takeo and from there explored Imari, Karatsu, and Arita. I walked to Takeo Shrine and admired the great camphor tree standing tall at the back of the shrine. Every day, I visited the library and enjoyed my daily 本浴, breathing in the scent of books and letting myself relax. I will definitely return again to Saga Prefecture to explore more of its charming towns and countryside.
What a wonderful route you traveled in Saga! Sometimes Saga is ranked low in popularity surveys, but I truly believe it is full of charm and beauty. We also feel the same — there are still so many places we want to return to and explore more deeply. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
Another beautiful article!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you’ll continue to find the upcoming articles meaningful as well.
Lovely. I guess I need to go to Saga.
Yes, please do! Saga may not always be on the usual travel lists, but it offers incredible history, nature, and culture. I’m sure you would enjoy discovering its quiet beauty.
In return you have to come to Shimane…
Actually, I recently visited Shimane, and it was without a doubt one of the best trips I’ve ever had. It was truly wonderful. I’ll be sharing more about Shimane in a future article, so please look forward to it.
I will indeed. One of the things I love about it, is that Shimane is more or less ground zero for about half the myths and legends of Japan. E.g. the note I posted about my lunch yesterday - https://substack.com/profile/13379579-francis-turner/note/c-158215265
You’re absolutely right—Shimane really feels like the heart of Japan’s myths and legends. I also read your lunch note, and I find your posts and Notes very interesting. I’ll be looking forward to more.
Thank you for sharing your trip to Saga Prefecture. I have visited there as well, and it is truly beautiful. I stayed in Takeo and from there explored Imari, Karatsu, and Arita. I walked to Takeo Shrine and admired the great camphor tree standing tall at the back of the shrine. Every day, I visited the library and enjoyed my daily 本浴, breathing in the scent of books and letting myself relax. I will definitely return again to Saga Prefecture to explore more of its charming towns and countryside.
What a wonderful route you traveled in Saga! Sometimes Saga is ranked low in popularity surveys, but I truly believe it is full of charm and beauty. We also feel the same — there are still so many places we want to return to and explore more deeply. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
Feels like I’m there. Ty ❤️